Converting from Kilogray (kGy) to Centigray (cGy) | Radiation

What is Kilogray (kGy)

Kilogray (kGy) is a unit of absorbed radiation dose, where 1 kilogray is equal to 1000 gray. It is commonly used in the field of radiation therapy to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by a material.

What is Centigray (cGy)

Centigray (cGy) is another unit of absorbed radiation dose, where 1 centigray is equal to 0.01 gray. Centigray is often used in medical radiation applications to quantify radiation doses delivered to patients.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Kilogray (kGy) and Centigray (cGy) are as follows:

• To convert from Kilogray to Centigray: cGy=kGy×100000

• To convert from Centigray to Kilogray: kGy=100000cGy​

Examples

1. Converting 7 Kilograys to Centigrays:

7kGy=7×100000=700000cGy

2. Converting 4 Centigrays to Kilograys:

4cGy=1000004​=0.00004kGy

3. Converting 12 Kilograys to Centigrays:

12kGy=12×100000=1200000cGy

Use this page to perform converting from Kilogray (kGy) to Centigray (cGy).